Updates & Analysis

In this update:  Covid-19 Updates FDA Limits Use of J&J Vaccine; Will Consider EUAs for Novavax Vaccine and Pfizer and Moderna Extensions to Children Biden Administration Launches Oral Antiviral Initiative Administration Updates White House Asks Providers to Sign Climate Pledge January Contreras Sworn In as Assistant Secretary for Administration of Children and Families at HHS…

On May 18th, AHRC Nassau, in collaboration with The Arc of the United States, will be holding its inaugural Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Virtual Conference to examine the history, challenges and opportunities impacting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and the staff who work with them. Speakers at this free, online conference include: Dr. Kimberlé W.…

In this update:  Covid-19 Updates CDC Launches Center for Forecasting and Outbreak Analytics Governor Hochul Extends NYS Covid-19 Emergency Declaration Administration Update Biden Administration Releases National Drug Control Strategy Highlighting Harm Reduction Federal Agencies CMS Outlines Strategy to Advance Health Equity CMS Issues FY 2023 Hospital IPPS and LTCH PPS Proposed Rule HHS Transfers Key…

On April 13th, the New York City Department of Social Services released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the provision of scattered-site supportive housing. Supportive housing combines affordable housing with appropriate social services to help special populations achieve housing stability, including individuals with serious mental illness (SMI) or substance use disorder (SUD) that are homeless…

The New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) is seeking Letters of Interest from organizations or agencies to increase delivery of the Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) training statewide. YMHFA training teaches parents, family members, teachers, peers, and other individuals how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illnesses/substance use disorders…

The New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) is seeking Letters of Interest for the delivery of intensive training and consultation to mental health care providers serving children and youth who are dually diagnosed with mental health challenges and intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD). This funding aims to better equip mental health care providers to serve…

In this update:  Covid-19 Updates HHS Extends Public Health Emergency through July 15th HRSA Announces $1.75 Billion in Provider Relief Fund Payments Department of Agriculture Announces $43 Million for Rural Health Providers Administration Update White House Announces Initiative on Medical Debt Congressional Updates Lawmakers Unveil Insulin Priorities Federal Agencies CMS Releases FY 2023 Skilled Nursing…

On April 13th, the New York State Department of Health (DOH) published its proposal for a new 1115 Waiver amendment entitled “Strategic Health Equity Reform Payment Arrangements” (SHERPA), which is based on the concept paper DOH submitted to the Centers for Medicare and Medicare Services (CMS) in August 2021. Through this proposal, DOH is requesting…

On April 9th, the New York State (NYS) Legislature passed the Enacted Budget for NYS Fiscal Year (SFY) 2022-23. Total spending across all sources (including NYS and federal funds) is estimated at approximately $221 billion, up from the Executive Budget’s proposal of $216 billion, and a year-over-year increase from SFY 2022 of about $9 billion. …

On April 5th, the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) released two Requests for Applications (RFA) for one-time funding to expand services and activities that support children and families with significant mental health needs. Through these opportunities, OMH will provide $4 million in total funding for the expansion of both treatment and non-treatment…

In this update:  Covid-19 Updates Medicare Implements Free At-Home Covid Tests, Second Booster Shots President Biden Announces “Long Covid” Initiative CMS Phases Out Certain Covid-19 Policies in Facility Settings HRSA Will Consider Requests for Late PRF Reporting Updated SPG Covid-19 Health-Related Regulatory Waiver Tracker Congressional Updates Senate to Resume Negotiations on Covid Supplemental Appropriations Act After…

On March 18th, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Center for Mental Health Services released a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Fiscal Year 2022 Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Grant Program. This program aims to improve outcomes for children by developing, maintaining, or enhancing infant and early childhood mental…